Bartender - Houston, United States - Sonesta

Sonesta

Verified Company

Houston, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Job Description Summary

The Bartender is responsible for consistently delivering results that contribute to the mission and overall success of the hotel by accomplishing performance objectives covering the social venues of the hotel.

The bartender sets-up, services, and breaks-down the bar area ensuring a high level of quality, consistency and service.

Special Qualifications, Education or Licenses:

High School Diploma or equivalent
TABC Card required
Food Handler Certification required
8+ months' of restaurant, bar, or hospitality guest service experience
Must speak, read, write, and understand English clearly and fluently

Essential Elements:

Ability to constantly lift and move approximately 40 pounds, including setting and storing in overhead areas.
Ability to push/pull a loaded beverage cart weighing approximately 200 pounds, including up and down inclines.
Ability to bend, squat, kneel, climb and reach on a daily basis.
Ability to move freely within the bar area.
Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
Ability to stand or walk on a continuous basis.
Ability to perform tasks requiring sustained repetitive motion, (for example; pouring drinks), and/or fine motor skills.
Ability to communicate with guests and be able to direct them to the various facilities and functions within the hotel.
Ability to properly maintain and operate equipment, (for example; blenders, dishwashing equipment).
Ability to carry out all safety and emergency procedures, for example; fire, crowd control, inclement weather, and bomb threats.
Ability to handle cash and credit transactions.
Ability to effectively utilize pointofsale equipment.
Ability to read and write effectively.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, including the use of percentages.
Ability to work with chemicals, (for example, cleaners and disinfectants), and with prolonged exposure to water.
Not infected by diseases transmitted through the food supply as designated by the Public Health Services.
Ability to sustain direct contact with the public; must establish a high degree of customer service, (smile, eye contact, positive personal presentation, etc.,) anda high volume of interaction with guests and staff.

Job Tasks:

Responsible for proper setup and presentation of the bar area.
Responsible for the accurate requisition of liquor, beer, and wine from the purchasing department.
Responsible for maintaining accurate par levels at the bar.
Responsible for proper collection and tally of all sales in accordance with the checkout procedure.
To follow all drink recipes written in The Royal Sonesta Houston standard beverage manual.
To constantly maintain the bar area as clean and orderly as possible.
To function responsibly in a teamoriented atmosphere.
To be familiar with other aspects of the hotel to provide guest information and guest satisfaction.
Maintain excellent work habits that ensure hospitable service.
Checking for the cleanliness of the bar and service area.
To perform other workrelated duties as assigned by Management.

Additional Job Information/Anticipated

Pay Range

Benefits

Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families.

We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including: